The 20 best cycle routes and bike trails in Scotland

Criss-crossed by car-free tracks and quiet country lanes, Scotland is packed with stunning cycle routes. From easy coastal loops and gentle city trundles to all-day epics and trips through brooding glens, here is your definitive list of the best cycle trips in Scotland in one easy-to-access place.

No need to buy a map — we’ve got those covered — and each ride tells you how long you’ll need, how fit you’ll need to be, and what not to miss along the way.

For more Sustrans cycling day trips and route maps go to visitscotland.com/cyclingroutes

• More beautiful wild cycling countryside routes around Britain

This is a cracking ride down to one of Scotland’s prettiest coastal towns — with an optional bus ride back if you